187 - Should Science Affect Our Understanding of Scripture? | Church History Matters I Science & Religion Series

How does modern science influence the way we read and understand scripture—without diminishing faith? In this episode, hosts Scott Woodward and Casey Griffiths explore how scientific discovery can deepen, rather than threaten, a religious worldview. They discuss how scripture is primarily concerned with teaching eternal truths about God, humanity, and purpose—the “why” of existence—while science excels at uncovering the “how” of the natural world.

When each is allowed to operate within its proper sphere, science can clarify historical context, illuminate metaphor and symbolism, and help believers read sacred texts with greater humility and insight. Rather than fr...